Research Notes on Endometriosis After Hysterectomy
Endometriosis is a common medical condition characterized by the growth of tissues resembling endometrium (the tissue lining the uterus) beyond or outside the uterus. There is currently no known cure for endometriosis, though in some patients, menopause (natural or surgical) will abate the process. A hysterectomy and/or removal of the ovaries does not guarantee that the condition and/or the symptoms of endometriosis will not recur. Nevertheless, surgical treatment is usually a good choice if endometriosis is extensive, or very painful. …read more from Wikipedia
Top Resources on Endometriosis After Hysterectomy
- Cleveland Clinic: Recurrent Endometriosis: Surgical Management
- Ask Dr. Cook Archives: Recurrent Endometriosis After Hysterectomy
- A.D.A.M. (via University of Maryland Medical Center): Endometriosis: Hysterectomy
- American Family Physician: Diagnosis and Treatment of Endometriosis: Recurrence Rates
- OBGyn Women & Patients’ Forums: Can Endometriosis Recur Following Hysterectomy?
- Wikipedia: Endometriosis
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